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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,586.16, 35,371.48 and 12,486.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,586.16, 35,371.48 and 12,486.64 is: 18,725.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,586.16 : 35,371.48 = 12,486.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,586.16/35,371.48 = 12,486.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,586.16x = 35,371.48 × 12,486.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,586.16x = 441,670,937.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,670,937.03/23,586.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,725.85

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